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STRIKE! 6 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Trent Spence (ranked 4461 p4p, 4348 weight class) and Jackie Chung (ranked 484 p4p, 476 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Trent Spence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackie Chung!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chung keeps the fight on the outside.
Chung connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spence momentarily.
 It looks like Trent Spence has been cut.
Chung closes the distance and catches Spence with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Spence is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Spence is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Spence is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Chung takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jackie Chung!
Jackie Chung seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Eric Kronke (ranked 22925 p4p, 3600 weight class) and Jacques Durand Jr (ranked 577 p4p, 380 weight class). Kronke comes to the ring accompanied by Feuer Frei. Durand Jr has chosen Birdman & Lil Wayne - Stuntin' Like My Daddy as his entrance music. Jacques Durand Jr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eric Kronke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Durand Jr!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronke misses with a looping left.
Durand Jr lands a front kick.
Durand Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Durand Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Kronke misses.
Durand Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kronke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kronke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durand Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Durand Jr checks a leg kick.
Durand Jr counters with a body kick.
Kronke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durand Jr dodges the punch combination from Kronke.
Durand Jr lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand Jr misses with a head kick.
Kronke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kronke misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durand Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Kronke tries to land a leg kick but Durand Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Kronke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kronke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durand Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Kronke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kronke wants to land a leg kick but Durand Jr is out of range.
Durand Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kronke throws a head kick but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Kronke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kronke throws a series of punches but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Durand Jr counters with a body kick.
Kronke tests Durand Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kronke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick by Kronke misses
and Durand Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr thuds a left hand into Kronke's body.
Kronke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Durand Jr feints and then cracks Kronke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kronke down.
Kronke stalks Durand Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Durand Jr's face. Durand Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Durand Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Durand Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from Kronke is predictable there
and Durand Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Durand Jr has Kronke up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kronke lands a right hand.
Durand Jr blocks an uppercut.
Durand Jr breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kronke.
Durand Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kronke moves away.
A jab from Kronke misses.
Durand Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Durand Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick which misses Kronke's front leg but catches the back leg as Kronke tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacques Durand Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Durand Jr.
Eric Kronke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durand Jr cracks Kronke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durand Jr slips a straight right by Kronke.
Durand Jr with a jab.
Kronke throws a leg kick but Durand Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durand Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kronke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durand Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick by Kronke misses
and Durand Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Durand Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Kronke.
Kronke throws a right hand that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Durand Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr connects with a jab.
Durand Jr pushes Kronke away with a front kick.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kronke throws out a loose jab but Durand Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kronke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durand Jr has time to react.
Kronke scores with the left hand. Durand Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Kronke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Durand Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good work by Durand Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Durand Jr scores with a nice strike.
Kronke misses the body punch
and Durand Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Durand Jr.
Kronke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durand Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronke swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
Durand Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kronke backwards.
Durand Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kronke misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronke tries a body shot but Durand Jr blocks it.
Durand Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kronke's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand Jr.
Kronke lands with a short shot to the head.
Durand Jr lands with a left to the head.
Durand Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
Kronke lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durand Jr obliges.
Kronke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand Jr's elbow.
Durand Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kronke throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand Jr.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by Durand Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Durand Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kronke walks forward, straight into a front kick from Durand Jr.
Kronke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand Jr moves out of range as Kronke throws a body kick.
Durand Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Durand Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kronke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Durand Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kronke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
Durand Jr has Kronke pressed against the ropes.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durand Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kronke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kronke's face.
Kronke throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durand Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Kronke fails to land.
Kronke misses with a body punch.
Durand Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Durand Jr.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kronke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durand Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kronke throws an off balance right hand
and Durand Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eric Kronke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kronke.
Durand Jr counters with a body kick.
Kronke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kronke walks forward, straight into a front kick from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kronkes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kronke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Durand Jr connects with the punch.
Kronke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durand Jr.
Kronke throws a chopping leg kick but Durand Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kronke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Durand Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durand Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Durand Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kronke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durand Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Kronke off balance momentarily.
Durand Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kronke tries a low kick but Durand Jr avoids it.
It seemed like Durand Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durand Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacques Durand Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Durand Jr with a nice cross.
Kronke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kronke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Durand Jr as he connects with a hook.
Kronke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke takes one to the chin there.
Durand Jr has Kronke up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kronke tries to work over Durand Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durand Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand Jr!
After winning the bout, Jacques Durand Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Addition BySubtraction (ranked 19972 p4p, 21424 weight class) and Carlton Adesanya (ranked 355 p4p, 356 weight class). BySubtraction comes to the ring accompanied by Lay My Claim. Addition BySubtraction could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carlton Adesanya's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Addition BySubtraction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 32 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlton Adesanya!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BySubtraction lands the left hand.
 It looks like Carlton Adesanya has been cut.
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
BySubtraction rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adesanya counters by clinching up.
BySubtraction being controlled against the ropes.
Adesanya holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
BySubtraction lands a good knee to the midsection. Adesanya won't want to take too many of those.
BySubtraction landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Adesanya.
BySubtraction landing knees to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Adesanya.
BySubtraction unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adesanya lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
BySubtraction manages to break the clinch.
BySubtraction jabs Adesanya right on the nose. Adesanya blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BySubtraction cracks Adesanya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
 Adesanya is rocked!
BySubtraction misses with a lunging right hand
and Adesanya counters by clinching up.
Adesanya is still on wobbly legs! Can BySubtraction finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Adesanya - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adesanya seems to have recovered his senses.
Adesanya manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
BySubtraction tries to land knees in the clinch but Adesanya avoids the damage to the body.
BySubtraction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya has managed to clinch.
Adesanya lands a shot to the body.
BySubtraction misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adesanya.
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction lands a head shot.
BySubtraction throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adesanya counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adesanya.
Adesanya told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Adesanya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
BySubtraction lands a knee to the body.
Adesanya effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adesanya is defending well for now.
BySubtraction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BySubtraction throws a right hand that misses
and Adesanya counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adesanya.
A hook to the body from BySubtraction.
Adesanya pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BySubtraction bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
BySubtraction throws a poor cross that misses
and Adesanya counters with a series of strikes. BySubtraction will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adesanya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
Adesanya throws a fast counter high kick but BySubtraction manages to duck under it in time.
BySubtraction lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adesanya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Addition BySubtraction dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlton Adesanya's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Adesanya moves into the clinch successfully.
Adesanya dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
BySubtraction misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adesanya.
Adesanya managing to block the knees to the body from BySubtraction.
Adesanya avoiding damage as BySubtraction throws knees to the body.
BySubtraction escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Adesanya.
Jab, jab by BySubtraction - just one landing.
BySubtraction throws a poor cross that misses
and Adesanya counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
BySubtraction is working Adesanya over against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BySubtraction lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that BySubtraction has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
BySubtraction breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BySubtraction throws out the jab.
Adesanya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BySubtraction.
Adesanya misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya moves into the clinch successfully.
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
BySubtraction takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Adesanya to work.
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
Adesanya lands with a right to the head.
BySubtraction utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
BySubtraction breaks the clinch.
Jab from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a predictable looking body shot
and Adesanya moves into the clinch.
BySubtraction crunches a lovely knee into Adesanya's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for Adesanya to work.
Adesanya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
BySubtraction landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
BySubtraction unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carlton Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Adesanya's head but Adesanya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by BySubtraction.
Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction misses with a straight right.
BySubtraction jabs at Adesanya's body.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot.
Adesanya takes the fight into the clinch.
Adesanya lands a left hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Addition BySubtraction dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlton Adesanya's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
BySubtraction thuds a left hand into Adesanya's body.
A slow jab from BySubtraction misses its intended target.
BySubtraction scores with a sloppy right hand. Adesanya should have avoided that one.
BySubtraction is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
BySubtraction closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Adesanya avoiding damage.
Adesanya avoiding damage.
BySubtraction lands a body shot.
Adesanya throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carlton Adesanya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
BySubtraction's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. Adesanya does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. Adesanya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adesanya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BySubtraction takes a swing at Adesanya's ribcage but misses.
Adesanya throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction throws a poor cross that misses
and Adesanya counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adesanya.
BySubtraction missing with knees to the body.
BySubtraction is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adesanya can do to turn this around?
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
BySubtraction using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adesanya has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
BySubtraction manages to break the clinch.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Adesanya is just out of range.
Adesanya rushes BySubtraction and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
BySubtraction breaks from the clinch.
BySubtraction closes the distance and pushes Adesanya back into the ropes.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adesanya avoids it.
Adesanya lands a nice shot to the body.
BySubtraction lands a nice knee to the body.
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction misses with a straight right.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adesanya rushes BySubtraction and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya cracks BySubtraction with a nice body shot.
BySubtraction manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
BySubtraction lands a jab.
BySubtraction misses with a hook
and Adesanya counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Adesanya leaning against his opponent.
BySubtraction lands a knee to the body.
Adesanya lands a body shot.
BySubtraction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - BySubtraction throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adesanya raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Adesanya closes the distance and clinches.
Adesanya lands with a light punch inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for BySubtraction.
Adesanya takes a knee to the side of the body.
Carlton Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BySubtraction landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addition BySubtraction showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for BySubtraction, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Addition BySubtraction!
Addition BySubtraction spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Cristóforo Carretero (ranked 3078 p4p, 1268 weight class) and Jacob Hopson (ranked 336 p4p, 48 weight class). Carretero comes to the ring accompanied by Sun by DVRKHOLD. Hopson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Down Under kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cristóforo Carretero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Hopson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carretero forces Hopson back against the ropes and clinches.
Carretero has a couple of punches blocked by Hopson.
Hopson blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carretero.
Carretero prevents a body shot from Hopson.
Hopson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopson throws a good cross that connects.
Carretero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Cristóforo Carretero has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hopson.
Hopson throws a head kick that Carretero semi-blocks.
Hopson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Carretero.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Jacob Hopson has been cut.
Carretero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hopson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hopson throws a jab but it's blocked by Carretero.
Nice shot lands for Carretero.
Carretero cracks Hopson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carretero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopson.
Carretero checks a leg kick.
Carretero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hopson loads up on a big right hand but Carretero slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carretero.
The fighters circling - Hopson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carretero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Carretero looks to land a left hand but Hopson moved out of range nicely.
Hopson scores with a sloppy right hand. Carretero should have avoided that one.
Hopson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carretero throws a hook to the side of Hopson's head but Hopson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Carretero.
Hopson moves out of range as Carretero strikes.
Carretero blocks a head kick by Hopson.
Hopson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carretero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carretero closes the distance and clinches.
Carretero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carretero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Carretero.
Carretero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hopson's efforts to push away.
Carretero struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopson controls his hands.
Carretero blocks the elbow strike.
Hopson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carretero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopson blocks a body shot from Carretero.
Carretero blocking some punches.
Hopson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carretero has him pressed against the ropes.
Carretero pushes Hopson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hopson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hopson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carretero lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carretero.
Carretero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopson's elbow.
Carretero pushes Hopson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Carretero blocks an uppercut.
Carretero lands a body punch.
Carretero lands a shoulder strike.
Carretero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hopson looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carretero lands a body punch.
Carretero lands a body punch.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cristóforo Carretero dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carretero throws a series of punches but Hopson moves out of range.
Carretero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carretero ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
A bone on bone clash there as Hopson blocks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hopson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hopson connects with a solid leg kick.
Hopson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carretero.
Carretero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab, jab by Carretero - just one landing.
Hopson throws a front kick aimed at Carretero's knee but Carretero avoids it well.
Carretero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hopson tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Hopson.
Hopson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hopson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carretero looks low and kicks high, catching Hopson right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Hopson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopson slips a straight right by Carretero.
Carretero backing away here, and Hopson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hopson is still on wobbly legs! Can Carretero finish him?
Carretero staying out of range there.
Carretero connects with a nice looking jab.
Carretero closes the distance and catches Hopson with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Hopson is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Hopson is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Hopson is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Carretero takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Cristóforo Carretero!
A victorious Cristóforo Carretero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dru Quick (ranked 21449 p4p, 2644 weight class) and Boban Turnik (ranked 588 p4p, 303 weight class). Quick comes to the ring accompanied by Gangster's Paradise- Coolio. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dru Quick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boban Turnik!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Turnik does it's job there.
Turnik misses with an uppercut. Quick saw that one coming.
Quick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turnik checks it well.
Turnik misses with a hook. Quick ducked under it nicely.
Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Quick's head backwards.
Turnik ducks under a wild hook from Quick.
Quick throws a hook but Turnik blocks it.
Turnik misses with a wild body shot.
Turnik throws an overhand right that lands on Quick's shoulder, as Quick tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Turnik as he checks the leg kick.
Quick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turnik on the side of the head.
It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut.
Quick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnik lands with an uppercut that bounces Quick off the ropes and back into range.
Quick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, jab by Turnik - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Quick throws an overhand right that lands on Turnik's shoulder, as Turnik tries to avoid the shot.
Turnik has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Quick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turnik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turnik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turnik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Quick.
Turnik misses the jab.
Turnik missing with a left hand there. Quick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turnik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Quick tries to land a leg kick but Turnik saw it coming and moves away.
Turnik scores with the left hand. Quick knows he should have avoided that one.
Turnik has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Quick throws a hook but Turnik blocks it.
Nice jab there from Turnik.
A punch lands to the side of Quick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turnik misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnik throws a good cross that connects.
Turnik scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick lands for Quick.
Turnik might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Quick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turnik.
Quick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turnik misses with a straight left.
Quick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turnik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Quick had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Quick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turnik scores with a body shot.
Turnik just misses with a punch to the body.
Quick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turnik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turnik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Quick misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Turnik.
Turnik connects with a body shot that sends Quick's belly button to the back.
Quick misses with a looping right.
Turnik checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boban Turnik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Turnik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Quick tries a low kick but Turnik avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Turnik as he connects with a hook.
Turnik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Quick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turnik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Quick moves away from the strike by Turnik.
Turnik lands the left hand.
Quick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Quick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Quick.
Quick takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quick missing with a left hand there. Turnik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turnik throws a hook to the side of Quick's head but Quick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turnik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot by Turnik.
Quick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnik throws a hook but Quick blocks it.
A cross from Turnik lands.
Turnik misses with a looping left.
Turnik scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab, jab by Turnik - just one landing.
Quick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turnik throws a looping overhand right but Quick ducks down to avoid it.
Quick blocks a jab.
Quick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Quick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Quick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Quick wants to land a leg kick but Turnik is out of range.
It seemed like Turnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Turnik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnik scores with a sloppy right hand. Quick should have avoided that one.
Quick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turnik misses the jab.
Turnik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turnik looks to throw the jab but Quick is out of range.
Boban Turnik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quick misses with a body shot.
Quick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turnik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quick throws a leg kick but Turnik sees it coming and moves out of range.
Quick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turnik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Quick scrambles back to his feet.
Turnik throws a hook but Quick avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnik scores with a punch to the head.
Turnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turnik misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boban Turnik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Quick throws a jab when Turnik was well out of range.
Turnik lands with an overhand left.
Turnik throws a hook to the side of Quick's head but Quick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quick throwing a counter right hand but Turnik manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Turnik - just one landing.
Quick misses with a left hand
and Turnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turnik digs a good hook to Quick's body.
Turnik looks to land a left hand but Quick moved out of range nicely.
Turnik scores with a nice head shot.
Turnik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Quick.
Turnik works over Quick's head and body with a nice combination.
Turnik throws a big shot that misses.
Quick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnik misses with a left hand
and Quick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quick throws a leg kick but Turnik checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turnik! But no joy.
Turnik throws a looping overhand right but Quick ducks down to avoid it.
Quick throws a big counter combination but Turnik scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Quick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quick.
Nice defenses there by Turnik.
Turnik throws an overhand right that lands on Quick's shoulder, as Quick tries to avoid the shot.
Turnik staying out of range there.
Turnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turnik missing with a left hand there. Quick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quick takes one on the button.
Quick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Quick motions for Turnik to come forward. Quick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turnik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turnik slips under a jab from Quick.
Turnik with a jab.
Quick lets loose with a powerful body kick. Turnik will feel that in the morning.
Nice defenses there by Quick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turnik lands with an uppercut that bounces Quick off the ropes and back into range.
Turnik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turnik throws a hook but Quick avoids it easily.
Quick throws a hook but Turnik blocks it.
Turnik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Quick at a distance.
Quick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Quick throws a leg kick but Turnik sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Turnik. That snapped Quick's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quick to score with a decent uppercut.
Turnik blocks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Turnik finds it's target.
Dru Quick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boban Turnik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Quick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnik.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boban Turnik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turnik has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boban Turnik!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Carlos Narvaez (ranked 1794 p4p, 1095 weight class) and Ryan Anderson (ranked 137 p4p, 90 weight class). Narvaez comes into the arena with Ñetas for Life - Anvesh Mallick blaring out of the sound system. Anderson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chase the bag (King Von) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Narvaez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narvaez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Narvaez.
Narvaez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Narvaez connects with the punch.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Narvaez.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body punch from Narvaez.
We've been informed that Anderson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Narvaez walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Narvaez moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Narvaez lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narvaez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Narvaez lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Narvaez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Narvaez is working Anderson over against the ropes.
Anderson looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narvaez struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson gets through Narvaez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Narvaez swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narvaez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
A short body shot lands from Narvaez as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narvaez.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Narvaez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Narvaez moved out of range nicely.
Narvaez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Narvaez cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Narvaez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Narvaez.
Narvaez lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
Narvaez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson throws the left hand but Narvaez avoids the punch easily.
Narvaez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Narvaez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Narvaez tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Narvaez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Narvaez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Narvaez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Narvaez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Narvaez moves away from the strike by Anderson.
As Anderson backs away, Narvaez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Anderson throws the left hand but Narvaez avoids the punch easily.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Narvaez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Narvaez thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Anderson tests Narvaez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Narvaez.
Narvaez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson thumps Narvaez with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carlos Narvaez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Narvaez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Narvaez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Narvaez avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Narvaez scores with a body shot.
Narvaez lands a body shot.
Narvaez defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Narvaez's shoulder, as Narvaez tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Narvaez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Narvaez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Narvaez ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Narvaez is looking to counter punch.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Narvaez is out of range.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narvaez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narvaez slips a jab from Anderson.
Narvaez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Narvaez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Narvaez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Narvaez's shoulder, as Narvaez tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Narvaez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Narvaez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Narvaez saw that one coming.
Narvaez lands with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Narvaez closes the distance and clinches.
Narvaez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Narvaez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Narvaez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narvaez struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Narvaez lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Narvaez.
Narvaez lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Narvaez.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Narvaez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narvaez.
Narvaez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Carlos Narvaez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Narvaez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Narvaez tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson is trying to push Narvaez away but Narvaez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Good body shot from Narvaez.
Narvaez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Narvaez lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Narvaez.
Good body shot from Narvaez.
Narvaez lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Narvaez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Narvaez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Ryan Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Narvaez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Narvaez ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Narvaez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Narvaez lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
Narvaez digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Narvaez lands a jab to the nose.
Narvaez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Narvaez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson misses with a hook. Narvaez ducked under it nicely.
Narvaez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Narvaez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narvaez scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Narvaez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Narvaez scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Narvaez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Narvaez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Narvaez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Narvaez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Narvaez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Narvaez cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Narvaez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Narvaez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Narvaez moves out of range easily.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Narvaez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Narvaez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Narvaez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Narvaez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Anderson misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Narvaez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narvaez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Narvaez ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Narvaez moves out of range easily.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Narvaez counters with a right hand to the body.
Narvaez throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Narvaez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Narvaez connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Narvaez lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good leg kick by Narvaez.
Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Narvaez defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Narvaez to counter with a crisp jab.
Narvaez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
That kick from Narvaez tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Narvaez connects with a body shot.
Narvaez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Narvaez is looking to wear down Anderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anderson throws a jab when Narvaez was well out of range.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Narvaez's head but Narvaez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Narvaez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Anderson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Narvaez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Narvaez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Narvaez!
A relieved looking Carlos Narvaez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Leon Bowser (ranked 22781 p4p, 23165 weight class) and Franko De Cremonesi (ranked 348 p4p, 447 weight class). Bowser comes to the ring accompanied by House Of Pain - Jump Around. De Cremonesi has chosen Maniac (Eurobeat Remix) as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon Bowser!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franko De Cremonesi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowser misses with the combination.
Leon Bowser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Cremonesi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowser.
Bowser looks to land a right hand but De Cremonesi moved out of range.
Bowser looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Cremonesi looks to land a body kick but Bowser moved away.
Nice body punch from Bowser.
De Cremonesi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Cremonesi slips a jab from Bowser.
Bowser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Cremonesi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bowser with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Bowser. Beautiful body shot.
De Cremonesi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab from Bowser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Cremonesi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bowser swings for the body but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
Bowser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowser.
De Cremonesi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Cremonesi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowser avoids a kick to the body.
De Cremonesi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowser.
De Cremonesi throws a leg kick but Bowser sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Cremonesi throws a head kick but Bowser moves out of range.
Bowser throwing a counter right hand but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowser.
Bowser lands a really nice looking cross but De Cremonesi seems unphased.
Bowser lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bowser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Cremonesi unleashes a big counter combination but Bowser bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bowser with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bowser bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Cremonesi's head backwards.
Bowser misses with a looping left.
Bowser jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Cremonesi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
Bowser is looking to counter punch.
Bowser's corner calls for a 1-2. Bowser obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Cremonesi throws a hook but Bowser blocks it.
Nice body kick there by De Cremonesi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Cremonesi misses with a straight right.
Bowser misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Cremonesi throws a lazy right hand but Bowser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bowser throwing a counter right hand but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bowser's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Cremonesi under the eye.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Cremonesi. Bowser does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Cremonesi scores with a spinning back kick!
Bowser connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Cremonesi throws a leg kick but Bowser moved away.
De Cremonesi throws a lazy right hand but Bowser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bowser avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Cremonesi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
De Cremonesi throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Cremonesi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
Bowser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Cremonesi moves away.
Bowser lands a nice shot to the body.
De Cremonesi throws a shot from downtown. Bowser moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Franko De Cremonesi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
De Cremonesi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowser is just out of range.
De Cremonesi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bowser throws a one two combo.
De Cremonesi throws the kick towards the body but Bowser avoids it.
Bowser jabs De Cremonesi right on the nose. De Cremonesi blinks but takes it well.
A cross from Bowser lands.
De Cremonesi defending well as Bowser loads up on a big left hand.
As Bowser backs off De Cremonesi throws a huge counter combo but Bowser manages to avoid it all.
Bowser lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bowser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Cremonesi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bowser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Bowser misses its intended target.
De Cremonesi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by De Cremonesi.
Bowser lands an overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bowser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bowser throws a big shot that misses.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
De Cremonesi walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Cremonesi staying out of range there.
De Cremonesi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Cremonesi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As De Cremonesi looks to move away, Bowser throws a big counter combo but De Cremonesi just gets out of the way.
Bowser with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from De Cremonesi finds it's way through Bowser's defenses.
Bowser throws out a powerful jab.
De Cremonesi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bowser throws a body punch but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
Bowser moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bowser checks a leg kick nicely.
Leon Bowser is winning the standup battle so far.
De Cremonesi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bowser throws out a loose jab but De Cremonesi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Bowser.
De Cremonesi misses with a wild body shot.
De Cremonesi wants to land a leg kick but Bowser is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Cremonesi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Cremonesi throws a push kick but Bowser slaps the foot to one side.
Bowser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Cremonesi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowser connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Cremonesi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bowser checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
De Cremonesi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bowser.
Bowser misses with a looping left.
De Cremonesi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowser manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi throws a head kick but Bowser moves out of range.
Bowser misses with a two punch combination.
Bowser looks to throw the jab but De Cremonesi is out of range.
Bowser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Bowser misses.
De Cremonesi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bowser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Cremonesi moves away.
De Cremonesi feints a counter leg kick.
Bowser looks to score with a jab to the body but De Cremonesi is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowser lands with an overhand left.
A punch lands to the side of De Cremonesi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bowser. De Cremonesi does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Cremonesi throws a hook but Bowser avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bowser dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
De Cremonesi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Cremonesi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bowser comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bowser uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi looks for the body kick but Bowser saw that one coming.
Bowser looks to score with a jab to the body but De Cremonesi is just out of range.
De Cremonesi swings for the body but Bowser moves out of range.
Bowser throwing a counter right hand but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
Bowser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Cremonesi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bowser has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bowser and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bowser.
Bowser bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowser is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Cremonesi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bowser ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from De Cremonesi misses.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
De Cremonesi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Cremonesi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowser throws out the jab.
Bowser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowser tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bowser connects with a looping right hand.
Bowser throws a shot from downtown. De Cremonesi moves away and avoids it.
Bowser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Cremonesi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bowser.
De Cremonesi misses with a wild body shot.
De Cremonesi is looking to chop away at Bowser's legs.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
De Cremonesi connects with a single shot there.
Bowser is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bowser moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
De Cremonesi tests Bowser's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Cremonesi throws a body punch but Bowser moves out of range.
De Cremonesi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bowser misses with an uppercut. De Cremonesi saw that one coming.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bowser lands a jab to De Cremonesi's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Cremonesi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bowser is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Cremonesi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bowser doesn't seem bothered though.
De Cremonesi loads up on a big right hand but Bowser slips the punch.
Bowser connects with a body shot.
De Cremonesi ducks under a wild hook from Bowser.
De Cremonesi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bowser ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bowser darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Bowser lands.
De Cremonesi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bowser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Cremonesi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowser takes a swing at De Cremonesi's ribcage but misses.
Bowser looks to land a combination. De Cremonesi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bowser catches De Cremonesi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bowser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Cremonesi can do to turn this around?
Bowser lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Cremonesi at a distance.
Bowser lands with a straight right. De Cremonesi didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bowser clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bowser cracks De Cremonesi with a good jab.
Jab by Bowser.
The crowd cheers as De Cremonesi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bowser doesn't seem phased though.
De Cremonesi motions for Bowser to come forward. De Cremonesi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bowser looks to score with a jab to the body but De Cremonesi is just out of range.
Bowser has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bowser there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from De Cremonesi misses its intended target.
Bowser takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bowser displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Cremonesi throws out the jab.
Bowser cracks a nice hook into De Cremonesi's ribs.
Bowser scores with a hook to the body. De Cremonesi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bowser slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Cremonesi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bowsers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowser bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bowser takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bowser avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowser is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bowser misses with an uppercut.
De Cremonesi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bowser.
De Cremonesi avoids the body shot from Bowser.
De Cremonesi misses with a looping left.
De Cremonesi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bowser.
De Cremonesi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Cremonesi unleashes a big counter combination but Bowser bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Bowser.
Bowser scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bowser scores with a nice right hand.
Bowser looks to score with a jab to the body but De Cremonesi is just out of range.
Bowser slips a jab and a cross from De Cremonesi.
A clash of legs there as Bowser blocks the low kick.
Bowser takes a swing at De Cremonesi's ribcage but misses.
De Cremonesi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bowser sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Cremonesi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowser is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowser misses with a hook
and De Cremonesi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Cremonesi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowser throws a jab but it's blocked by De Cremonesi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Cremonesi! But no joy.
Bowser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
Bowser moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bowser misses with a body shot.
Bowser swings for the body but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
Bowser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Bowser as he connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Bowser coming out on top.
Bowser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Cremonesi.
Nice uppercut lands for Bowser. That snapped De Cremonesi's head back.
Bowser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Cremonesi throws a right hand that misses
and Bowser counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bowser had his way with Franko De Cremonesi in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bowser misses with a hook.
Franko De Cremonesi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bowser moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Bowser was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
De Cremonesi throws a wild body kick that Bowser sees coming a mile off.
De Cremonesi with a hook.
Bowser lands with a right hand.
Bowser scores with a hook to the body. De Cremonesi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Cremonesi throws an overhand right that lands on Bowser's shoulder, as Bowser tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Bowser.
Bowser sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bowser lands a jab.
Bowser getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Bowser.
Bowser cracks De Cremonesi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
De Cremonesi misses with a body punch
and Bowser counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowser checks a leg kick.
De Cremonesi misses with a hook. Bowser ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Cremonesi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bowser lands a glancing blow to the side of De Cremonesi's head.
De Cremonesi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowser manages to avoid it.
Bowser fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Cremonesi moves away from the strike by Bowser.
Bowser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bowser scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Cremonesi misses with a hook.
De Cremonesi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowser lands a jab to the nose.
De Cremonesi tries to bum rush Bowser with a series of wild strikes but Bowser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Bowser.
De Cremonesi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bowser.
Bowser moves out of range as De Cremonesi throws a body kick.
Bowser throwing a counter right hand but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Cremonesi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowser lands with a shot to the body.
De Cremonesi takes one to the side of the head.
De Cremonesi is looking to land body kicks.
Bowser connects with a jab.
De Cremonesi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowser.
De Cremonesi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Cremonesi slips under a jab from Bowser.
Bowser lands a slapping body shot.
Bowser slips under a jab from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by De Cremonesi.
Nice uppercut lands for De Cremonesi. That snapped Bowser's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Cremonesi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bowser connects with a single shot there.
Leon Bowser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Cremonesi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Cremonesi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bowser swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Bowser showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bowser has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Bowser!
Leon Bowser retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Leon Bowser made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Johnny Waldron (ranked 20835 p4p, 620 weight class) and Bronze Bomber Chai (ranked 544 p4p, 73 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Waldron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bronze Bomber Chai!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waldron closes the distance but Chai moves to the side
and Waldron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Waldron throws a lazy body kick
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Waldron moves into the clinch successfully.
Waldron misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chai.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai working aggressively here.
Chai scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Johnny Waldron has been cut.
Waldron lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Bronze Bomber Chai has been cut.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waldron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai connects with a nice looking jab.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Waldron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Waldron.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Waldron moves away and avoids it.
Chai lands with a good body shot.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Waldron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Waldron forces Chai back against the ropes and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Waldron as the two fighters clinch.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chai misses with an uppercut
letting Waldron counter with a right hand.
Chai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Waldron takes a step back to recover.
Chai with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Waldron blocks a jab.
Chai throws the left hand but Waldron avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Waldron throws a body kick that misses
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Waldron fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Waldron misses with a wild body shot.
Waldron looks to clinch
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Waldron tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Waldron in his tracks.
Chai lands with a slapping head kick.
Chai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Waldron misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Waldron throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Waldron had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai throws a jab when Waldron was well out of range.
Waldron instigates a clinch.
Waldron lands an elbow just above Chai 's eye.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Waldron uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bronze Bomber Chai dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Waldron closes the distance but Chai moves to the side
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai thuds his shin into the meat of Waldron's side.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Waldron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Waldron is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Waldron takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Waldron throws a leg kick but Chai checks it.
Waldron wants to clinch.
Waldron looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Waldron moves away from the strike by Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Waldron counters with a stiff right hand.
Waldron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Chai.
Chai throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnny Waldron's cut is getting worse.
Waldron misses with a straight left.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waldron throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai lands with a nice body kick.
Waldron moves forwards but Chai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Waldron on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That kick from Chai tenderised Waldron's leg. Waldron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnny Waldron's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chai connects with the punch.
Waldron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Waldron takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bronze Bomber Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai throws a right hand that Waldron ducks under and follows up with a left that Waldron also avoids with ease.
Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Waldron down.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Waldron misses with a leg kick.
Chai lands with a hook. Waldron tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice cross by Chai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Waldron's head but Waldron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai throws a head kick but Waldron moves out of range.
Chai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jeez, Johnny Waldron's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice shot by Waldron.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Waldron takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot lands for Chai.
Waldron throws a solid leg kick but Chai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Waldron.
Waldron throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waldron was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
A big left from Chai misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai thuds his shin into the meat of Waldron's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Waldron takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Waldron back to the ropes. Chai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bronze Bomber Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chai lands the left hand.
Chai cracks Waldron with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chai scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Waldron to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
 Waldron is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnny Waldron's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bronze Bomber Chai!
Bronze Bomber Chai is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Bronze Bomber Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Kenny Smith (ranked 909 p4p, 24277 weight class) and Ichigho Kurosaki (ranked 109 p4p, 517 weight class). Smith comes to the ring accompanied by IS THIS LOVE. Kenny Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ichigho Kurosaki's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ichigho Kurosaki!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurosaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurosaki.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith rushes Kurosaki and presses him up against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kurosaki misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kurosaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurosaki's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kurosaki can pounce on him.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Kurosaki seems unphased.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kurosaki gets tackled into the ropes by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki blocks an uppercut.
Kurosaki blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Kurosaki landing knees to the body.
Kurosaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smith seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kurosaki can turn it around.
Smith lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Kurosaki misses with an elbow over the top.
Kurosaki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith avoiding damage as Kurosaki throws knees to the body.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Kurosaki's head.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Kurosaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kurosaki tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kurosaki breaks the clinch.
Kurosaki lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Nice shot by Kurosaki.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Kurosaki, against the ropes.
Kurosaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Kurosaki in his tracks for a moment.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith drives through and clinches with Kurosaki against the ropes.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Kurosaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Kurosaki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the ropes.
Kurosaki tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Kurosaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurosaki misses the target.
Kurosaki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kurosaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki blocks the body kick.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Kurosaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kurosaki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosaki throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Kurosaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurosaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Kurosaki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kurosaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Kurosaki back into the ropes.
Kurosaki is pushing Smith up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kurosaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kurosaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosaki controls his hands.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Kurosaki's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kenny Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith stalling.
Kurosaki blocks an uppercut.
Smith gets through Kurosaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kurosaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Kurosaki's ribcage. Kurosaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kurosaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurosakis head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kurosaki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kurosaki is breathing heavily.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kenny Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kurosaki on the side of the head.
Kurosaki is rocked!
Kurosaki drops his guard momentarily, allowing Smith to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Kurosaki! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Smith takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Kenny Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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